The childish helplessness of Asian women[t].590

Myr. My Lord, I am no boaster of my love,

Nor of my attributes; I have shared your splendour,

And will partake your fortunes. You may live

To find one slave more true than subject myriads:

But this the Gods avert! I am content

To be beloved on trust for what I feel,

Rather than prove it to you in your griefs[],

Which might not yield to any cares of mine.

Sar. Grief cannot come where perfect love exists,